Wolf in sheep’s clothing: Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ now has prices and opens orders – New Models

Just over a month after the official debut, prices for the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ have already been defined for our country.

Wolf in sheep’s clothing: Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ now has prices and opens orders

The combined electric range reaches 101 kilometers in the saloon, dropping to 97 kilometers in the Estate.

The release of both models is distinguished by the special series Edition 1 with several exclusive elements and details.

Delirious power

It’s not easy to remain indifferent to the new Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+: for this hybrid proposal plugin there is a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo block with 449 hp and 560 Nm.

It is combined with an electric drive with 120 kW (163 hp) and 480 Nm integrated into the gearbox. AMG SpeedShift TCT 9Gfor a combined power and torque of 585 hp.

With the mode Race Start activated, which is included in the package AMG Dynamic Plusthe power when starting and accelerating is raised to 612 hp and 750 Nm, numbers more typical of a pure sports car.

To achieve zero to 100 km/hour, it only takes 3.8 seconds, with the maximum speed “released” up to 280 km/hour if the optional package is purchased. AMG Driver’s.

Without those two optional packages, those values ​​are four seconds and 250 km/hour, respectively.

The steering rear axle and suspension are also standard. AMG Ride Control with adjustable adaptive damping.

Range up to 100 km

If driven as a pure “electric”, the maximum speed is reduced to 140 km/hour but the 28.6 kWh battery gives it a range of around 100 kilometers.

Energy recovery can reach 120 kW, with the D Auto automatically select the regeneration power level according to traffic conditions.

Positive is the possibility of charging the battery with direct current up to 60 kW, taking just 20 minutes to do so from ten to 80%, with alternating current charging at 11 kW.

Edition 1 at launch

Reinforcing all the distinction on the road, the new E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+ can be ordered in the exclusive version Edition 1 with the paintings Manufacturing in Alpine Gray or Opalite White Magno.

Black decals are arranged on the sides while the 21-inch AMG cross-spoke forged wheels are painted in matte black and highlighted with glossy rims.

Wheel hub covers display the insignia Edition 1 in a laurel wreath, with the brake calipers in black with the AMG logo in white contrasting with the darkened appearance.

Special packages are also included. Night AMG, Night AMG II It is AMG Carbon decorating the bodywork, with the interior contrasted by black and yellow.

The banks AMG Performance are covered in leather Nappa black with yellow stitching, with seat belts in the same color, and insignia Edition 1 in the front head restraints.

The AMG carbon fiber trim elements as well as the steering wheel AMG Performance in leather Nappa and microfiber Microcutare decorated with yellow stitching.

The final touch is given by the Edition 1 badge on the center console, with the MBUX Superscreen with screen for the front passenger being standard.

Orders for the new Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid 4MATIC+, with the saloon starting at 116,300 euros and the estate starting at 118,900 euros before the necessary customizations.

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